Painting True Metallic Gold Help

[toxic gust]

I have tried using Vallejo Model Gold but the finish comes out lumpy and textured. Any tips on creating a smoother finish attempting gold metallic?

[white phoenix]

I would grab a different gold paint tbh

The model color metallics are very sub-par

[toxic gust]

Any recommendations?

[white phoenix]

Scale 75 golds are fantastic

[toxic gust]

Sounds good. I will try that. Ordered dwarven and elven to have different shades

[white phoenix]

Both are great

[toxic gust]

Are black base coats then later an agrax earthshade a good starting point for painting gold?

Thank you!

[white phoenix]

Brown works better imo

As a base coat color

[manic dawn]

And even better if you can manage to have a glossy surface, for metallics.

[toxic gust]

How would I accomplish that? Like a gloss varnish before applying?

Speaking of which, would a gloss varnish be best for true metallics? I heard matte would dull it out

[white phoenix]

Yes to both

[toxic gust]

Thank you so much for your assistance!

[manic dawn]

That, or gloss medium added to the paint

[toxic gust]

Oh I see! Thank you!

[toxic gust]

Do you have to thin the paint down or just use straight from the bottle?

[white phoenix]

You need to thin it

[toxic gust]

I have some vallejo thinner medium that I use for acrylic. Does that work? Or just water with metallic paints?

[white phoenix]

Yeah that should work